Chief Communications Officer (CCO)

Nordic Innovation; Oslo fylke; Hybrid; NOK 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordic Innovation, based in Oslo, seeks a Chief Communications Officer to position the organization as a leading voice for Nordic innovation and collaboration. The role reports to the CEO and is part of the leadership team, with responsibility for strategic and operational communications across the Nordic region and internationally.

You will lead a small team, manage the communications budget, oversee media relations and digital channels, and build networks with partners and the Secretariat of

Qualifications

• Solid experience in strategic communications and using communication as a strategic tool.
• Insight into innovation, business sector and Nordic cooperation.
• Skilled in digital communication, content strategy, new tools, and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong communication skills in Scandinavian language and English.
• Leadership experience including personnel and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a modern communications strategy that supports the organization's goals.
• Lead a team of three people and manage the communications budget.
• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to ensure communications are strategically grounded.
• Manage external communications including media relations, content production, digital channels and events.
• Ensure consistent and impactful communication about Nordic Innovation, programs and results.
• Build networks and partnerships to strengthen the organization's impact.
• Establish Nordic Innovation as a clear voice in Nordic innovation and competitiveness.

Skills

Strategic communications

Leadership

Digital communication

Content strategy

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Education

Higher education

Job description

We are looking for Chief Communications Officer (CCO)

Published: 13.10.2026

Updated: 13.10.2026

We are looking for a Chief Communications Officer (CCO) who will be responsible for positioning the organization as a leading voice for Nordic innovation and collaboration.

Chief Communications Officer (CCO)

Nordic Innovation is an organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers that works to strengthen sustainable growth, entrepreneurship, and competitiveness in the Nordic region. We are helping to make the Nordic region the world’s most integrated and sustainable region by 2030 promoting entrepreneurship, innovation and competitiveness in Nordic businesses.

As Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at Nordic Innovation, you will be responsible for positioning the organization as a leading voice for Nordic innovation and cooperation at a time when Nordic cooperation is being highlighted by the business community and political leadership as more important than it has been in a long time.
This involves leading communications efforts both strategically and operationally, and building the organization’s relevance, visibility, and influence in the Nordic region and internationally. You will engage in dialogue with external partners and the Secretariat of the Nordic Council of Ministers in Copenhagen.

The position reports to the CEO, is part of Nordic Innovation’s leadership team, and offers significant opportunities to influence the organization’s future development.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a modern communications strategy that supports the organization’s goals and ambitions
• Lead a team of three people and have budgetary responsibility for communication activities
• Work closely with the CEO and the rest of the leadership team to ensure that communication is strategically grounded and contributes to the organization’s ongoing development
• Manage external communication, including media relations, content production, digital channels, and events
• Ensure consistent and impactful communication about Nordic Innovation, its programs, activities, and results
• Help build networks and partnerships that strengthen the organization’s impact
• Establish Nordic Innovation as a clear voice in the discourse surrounding Nordic innovation and competitiveness

We are seeking a leader with strong execution skills and relevant experience from the public sector or the private sector—or a combination of both.

To succeed with us, you should have:

• Solid experience in strategic communications, along with a deep understanding of how communication can be used as a strategic tool to drive change and build a strong position
• Insight into innovation, the business sector, and Nordic cooperation—and the ability to convey this in an engaging manner
• Highly skilled in digital communication, content strategy, new tools, and data-driven decision-making
• Relevant higher education
• Strong communication skills, with excellent verbal and written communication abilities in a Scandinavian language and English
• A proven track record in previous leadership roles, including responsibility for personnel and budgets, and working collaboratively as part of an executive team

We are looking for a communications leader who combines strategic understanding with operational drive.

We belive you are:

• Strategic and active, with the ability to see the big picture and deliver results
• Solution-oriented, with a strong service mindset
• Positive and easy to work with, contributing to a positive work environment
• A skilled relationship builder, accustomed to working with agile methods and cross-functional teams
• Committed and motivated by the goal of making the Nordic region a global leader

About Nordic Innovation

Nordic Innovation is a key player in implementing Nordic business and innovation policy. We help make the Nordic region a leader in sustainable growth. We work to promote entrepreneurship, collaboration, and competitiveness in Nordic businesses. We are an organization under the Nordic Council of Ministers, the collaborative body of the Nordic governments. We strive to achieve concrete results with support from businesses, and our vision is to help make the Nordic region the world’s most integrated and sustainable region by 2030.

With us, you’ll have an exciting leadership role with significant influence. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary and inspiring work environment with colleagues from across the Nordic region, and you’ll have the opportunity to engage with leading innovation communities both regionally and internationally. The position is based in Oslo, and given the nature of the role, work will primarily take place in-office, though some travel should be expected. The position is a fixed-term contract for up to 4 years, with the possibility of extension for an additional 4 years. Individuals who are government employees in one of the Nordic countries are entitled to leave of absence while working for Nordic Innovation.

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